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Exploring the Universe
from Microscopic to Macroscopic Scales.

The Research Cluster ELEMENTS: Exploring the Universe from Microscopic to Macroscopic Scales brings together world-leading scientists from distinct fields of research to combine the microscopical scales of elementary particles with the macroscopical scales of astrophysical objects.

The ultimate goal is to address the question of the origin of the heavy chemical elements, such as platinum and gold, in our universe.

What we do

Read about the fundamental-physics questions ELEMENTS is answering in different Working Areas and take a look at our research facilities.

Outreach

Are you interested in exploring the elements? Come discover the universe with us at one of our various outreach events!

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Our Team

More than 100 physicists from different fields are working together in ELEMENTS. Get to know us!

Training

Find out about our international research collaborations and scholarships for students.

Career

Take a look at our program for Early Career Researchers and Equal Opportunities and learn how to join us.

Our upcoming events

21.04.2024

Das spektakuläre Ende eines Sternenlebens mit Hans-Thomas Janka

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Keep up with the latest news

Luciano Rezzolla elected Chair of Gravity and General Relativity Division of DPG

2024/04/11

Congratulations to Luciano Rezzolla! The ELEMENTS principal investigator and spokesperson has recently been elected chair of the Gravity and General Relativity Division (GR) of the German Physical

Launch of Lecture Series “The Origin of Matter” with Harald Lesch

2024/04/08

This summer term, from April to July, we are excited to host a new lecture series titled „The Origin of Matter – How are Elements

Meytal Duer appointed to professorship at TU Darmstadt

2024/01/17

Meytal Duer has recently been appointed to a professorship at the Technical University in Darmstadt. Her position is located at the Department of Physics where

Norbert Pietralla shares “Knowledge on Tap”

2024/01/10

In the new science talk series “Wissen Angezapft” (knowledge on tap) of Goethe University, ELEMENTS-spokesperson Norbert Pietralla will give insights into his work and career

ELEMENTS invites the public on “Stroll through the Universe”

2023/12/18

Update: Due to poor visibility, the event had to be rescheduled to 11 January 2024. Together with Robert Roth from the TURM Observatory in Darmstadt

ELEMENTS offers KidsBox for Parents on Campus Riedberg

2023/10/25

The ELEMENTS office at Goethe University’s Riedberg Campus in Frankfurt is offering a helping hand to parents on campus. Earlier this year, we have introduced